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MA08 LPX

2008 BMW 535

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jun 2026
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

141,842 mi
Last recorded141,842 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2025
Typical for 2008 BMW 53599,439 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMA08 LPX
MakeBMW
Model535
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2025 141,842 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2024 136,511 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2024 136,450 miles
Pass 17 May 2023 129,904 miles
Fail 3 May 2023 129,756 miles
Pass 7 May 2022 124,090 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2021 113,341 miles
Pass 14 May 2019 98,186 miles

engine covers and undertrays fitted

Fail 13 May 2019 98,186 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 245/35r18 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed 275/30r18 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 275/30r18 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 245/35r18 (5.2.3 (e))

engine covers and undertrays fitted

Pass 8 Jun 2018 86,510 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2017 75,297 miles
Pass 28 May 2016 61,938 miles

Both front tyres are worn on inner and outer edges

O/S/R seat belt buckle faulty - avise replacement

Fail 28 May 2016 61,938 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Both front tyres are worn on inner and outer edges

O/S/R seat belt buckle faulty - avise replacement

Park brake effort '@ minimum permitted for MOT - O/S effort low

Pass 23 Jun 2015 58,050 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

nearside rfront tyre has cut but no coredes are exposed

Pass 13 Jun 2014 46,210 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2013 41,235 miles

Both N/S tyres have damage to side walls but cords not exposed.

Pass 13 Apr 2012 32,295 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2012 32,173 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 3 Jun 2011 26,635 miles

How Reliable is the BMW 535?

Based on 216,162 MOT tests across 18,035 vehicles.

78.7%
Pass Rate
7,094
Miles/Year
38
Year Lifespan
18,035
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 6,346
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 4,237
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 2,669
Brake pipe excessively corroded 2,608
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 2,438
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MA08 LPX is a 2008 BMW 535 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

Across all 2008 BMW 535 models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.2% with a typical mileage of 99,439 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a BMW 535 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 6,346 recorded failures. If you're considering buying MA08 LPX, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW 535 typically stays on UK roads for around 38 years. At 18 years old, this BMW 535 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was MA08 LPX registered?

MA08 LPX is a 2008 BMW 535, first registered on 27 March 2008.

Is MA08 LPX safe to buy?

The MOT history for MA08 LPX shows 19 tests with a 73.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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